Good Food Every Day

Vegan Lettuce Wraps {Gluten-Free}
Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 30 mins Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
1/2 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons raw cashews optional
1 tablespoon gluten free tamari
2 teaspoon chipotle paprika
8 ounces fresh green beans cut into 2 inch segments
1-2 tablespoons coconut oil

Sauce:
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons gluten free tamari
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons ginger minced
1 tablespoon dry white wine
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 cup cilantro chopped
Sesame seeds for garnish

2 heads of romaine lettuce washed and removed from stem

Instructions

In a food processor combine brown rice, chickpeas, almonds, cashews chipotle paprika and 1 tablespoon gluten free tamari. Process on high until mixture is broken up into smaller pieces but not completely smooth.
In a small bowl combine the sauce ingredients, 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, ginger, white wine, sesame oil, and cilantro. Mix until smooth.
Heat pan over medium heat and add 1-2 tablespoons coconut oil. Add brown rice mixture and cook for a few minutes. Add green beans, mix with the brown rice mixture and cook until cooked through but still crispy.
Remove from heat. Add sauce. Mix until thoroughly incorporated.
Serve in romaine lettuce leaves, sprinkled with sesame seeds and hot sauce (optional)